2016 EUR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 EUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the EUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 1903.5522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1676.5247.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 227.0275 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1696.8627 to the December average rate of 1765.1004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1903.5522 was up 1.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1882.7833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
EUR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1749.5029, compared to 1828.5063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 79.0034 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 168.3575 BIF (High: 1903.5522 / Low: 1735.1947). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.6286 BIF (High: 1875.0563 / Low: 1848.4278).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 38.8195 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1805.1361) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1756.7923), the exchange rate shifted by +48.3438 (+2.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1713.3474 | 1676.5247 | 1696.8627 |
| February | 1758.1164 | 1700.1883 | 1732.5659 |
| March | 1779.8076 | 1705.7165 | 1739.4182 |
| April | 1784.9631 | 1738.2926 | 1761.9942 |
| May | 1796.0875 | 1731.1856 | 1761.0401 |
| June | 1903.5522 | 1735.1947 | 1805.1361 |
| July | 1857.3205 | 1816.6136 | 1834.8393 |
| August | 1889.3368 | 1839.6258 | 1862.0589 |
| September | 1875.0563 | 1848.4278 | 1865.7324 |
| October | 1872.3764 | 1814.8741 | 1839.3866 |
| November | 1862.0608 | 1763.3812 | 1803.9200 |
| December | 1805.7175 | 1735.2008 | 1765.1004 |